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Saint-Léonard vs Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Saint-Léonard

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Comparison

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Reading across 13 comparable indicators between Saint-Léonard and Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. 75,707 residents on population in Saint-Léonard, 142,222 residents in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension; on area, Saint-Léonard reaches 13.5 km² while Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension sits at 16.4 km²; Saint-Léonard records 5,616 residents per km² on density, against 8,651 residents per km² in Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has 88% more population than Saint-Léonard.

Comparison of Saint-Léonard and Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension on 13 public indicators
IndicatorSaint-LéonardVilleray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension
Population (residents)75 707142 222
Area (square kilometres)13,5 km²16,4 km²
Density (residents per km²)5 6168 651
Schools (schools (MEQ))1441
Primary schools (primary schools)1223
Secondary schools (secondary schools)210
Public schools (public schools)1433
Private schools (private schools)08
CEGEPs (CEGEPs and colleges)412
Bus stops (stops)279466
Renters (of households)65 %72,4 %
Households (households)31 26566 380
Safety incidents (per year (SPVM, 24-month window))7871 692

Population

Saint-Léonard

75 707

residents

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

142 222

residents

Area

Saint-Léonard

13.5km²

square kilometres

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

16.4km²

square kilometres

Density

Saint-Léonard

5 616

residents per km²

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

8 651

residents per km²

Schools

Saint-Léonard

14

schools (MEQ)

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

41

schools (MEQ)

Primary schools

Saint-Léonard

12

primary schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

23

primary schools

Secondary schools

Saint-Léonard

2

secondary schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

10

secondary schools

Public schools

Saint-Léonard

14

public schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

33

public schools

Private schools

Saint-Léonard

0

private schools

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

8

private schools

CEGEPs

Saint-Léonard

4

CEGEPs and colleges

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

12

CEGEPs and colleges

Bus stops

Saint-Léonard

279

stops

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

466

stops

Renters

Saint-Léonard

65%

of households

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

72%

of households

Households

Saint-Léonard

31 265

households

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

66 380

households

Safety incidents

Saint-Léonard

787

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

1 692

per year (SPVM, 24-month window)

In short

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension stands out with its impressive educational offer, counting about 5 times more secondary schools (or 400% more) than Saint-Léonard, with 10 institutions compared to 2. This vast territory of 142,222 residents features a highly dense and lively urban environment, ideal for students and young families. Saint-Léonard, home to 75,707 residents, offers a quieter, more residential alternative that is well suited for remote work.

For which lifestyle?

Four lifestyles, who wins each.

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension leads on 2 of 3 lifestyles.

For families

Schools, daycares, parks

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Clear edge

Saint-Léonard

29

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

56

For remote work

Greenery, quietness, walkability

Saint-Léonard

Tight match-up

Saint-Léonard

40

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

36

For students

CEGEPs, universities, housing cost

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Clear edge

Saint-Léonard

58

Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

77

About the scores. 0 to 100 per lifestyle, computed from public indicators (schools, safety, transit, environment, etc.) across all boroughs and cities covered by Explore Ma Ville.

Questions

Questions about Saint-Léonard vs Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension

Which area offers the best choice of schools for children?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension wins with 41 total schools compared to 14 in Saint-Léonard, including about 2.9 times more institutions (or 193% more). It also offers 8 private schools, while Saint-Léonard has none.
Which borough is best for peace and remote work?
Saint-Léonard is ideal thanks to its lower density of 5,616 residents per km², compared to 8,651 for its neighbor. Its quiet atmosphere is perfectly suited for home-based professionals.
How does public transit access compare between the two?
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension has a denser network with 466 bus stops. Saint-Léonard counts 279, which still ensures good local coverage.
What is the situation regarding safety and safety incidents in these areas?
Saint-Léonard shows a lower figure with 796 safety incidents. Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension records 1,687, which is about 2.1 times more (or 112% more), a difference linked to its larger population and density.
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